Err Msg: Internet Explorer Cannot Open the Internet Site...

ID: Q172546

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 5 for Windows 95
• Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 5 for Windows NT 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to connect to the Internet after running the Internet Connection Wizard, you may receive the following error message:

   Internet Explorer cannot open the Internet site <address>
   A connection with the server could not be established.

CAUSE

This error message can occur if you are connecting to the Internet using a proxy server (a server on the local area network that lets you connect to the Internet without using a modem). If the Internet Connection Wizard does not finish successfully, the option to connect to the Internet through a proxy server may be disabled.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, enable the option to connect through a proxy server. To do this, follow these steps:

Internet Explorer 4.x

1. In Internet Explorer, click Internet Options on the View menu.

2. Click the Connection tab.

3. Click the Connect Using A Proxy Server check box to select it, and

   then click OK.

Internet Explorer 5

1. In Internet Explorer, click Internet Options on the Tools menu.

2. Click the Connections tab.

3. Click LAN Settings.

4. Click the Use A Proxy Server check box to select it, click OK,

   and then click OK again.

Keywords          : kberrmsg msiew95 msient 
Platform          : WINDOWS

Last Reviewed: March 19, 1999